A seating manufacturer in England has been named National Family Business of the Year 2025 in the Manufacturing category by Family Business United. The award recognises the company's commitment to comfort, wellbeing, and British craftsmanship, alongside its strong family values and community support.
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The third-generation, family-run seating specialist, HSL Chairs, was praised for its "strong family culture" and continued investment in local manufacturing. CEO Ben Waters said the recognition reflects the dedication of "the people behind the furniture who have shaped HSL into what it is today."
Paul Andrews, CEO of Family Business United, described HSL as a "fully integrated vertical business" with deep community ties and over 600 employees. He highlighted the company's innovative approach, long-term investment in people, and embedded family-first ethos as key reasons for the win.
HSL's operations span the full value chain from design and manufacture to retail, showcasing its resilience and alignment with core family values. The award underlines HSL's ongoing role as a model of sustainable British manufacturing and its ability to balance business growth with social responsibility.
Source: www.bigfurnituregroup.com